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Adizero Boston 13vsGlycerin Max 2
The Adizero Boston 13 is a speed trainer shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Adizero Boston 13 retails for $160 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $40 difference. The Adizero Boston 13 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Adizero Boston 13 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $160✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
